2 Euro Cent - Sede Vacante (2005)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro Cent |
| Catalog Number | KM# 366 |
| Weight (g) | 3.06 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.67 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper plated Steel |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.02 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Daniela Longo
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO · SEDE · VACANTE · MMV · R D. LONGO LDS INC. CARITAS ET VERITAS
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain, the acting head of state of the Vatican City, superimposed on the emblem of the Apostolic Chamber in the centre of the coin. The upper part of this design is surrounded by the semicircular words "SEDE VACANTE" and the year of issue in Roman numerals, i.e. "MMV".
CITTA' DEL VATICANO · SEDE · VACANTE · MMV · R D. LONGO LDS INC. CARITAS ET VERITAS
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain, the acting head of state of the Vatican City, superimposed on the emblem of the Apostolic Chamber in the centre of the coin. The upper part of this design is surrounded by the semicircular words "SEDE VACANTE" and the year of issue in Roman numerals, i.e. "MMV".
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
CENT
LL
Description:
Globe showing Europe in relation to Africa and Asia. Six fine lines cross the design (interrupted by land masses), each ending with a star, representing the twelve stars of the European flag. The denomination appears to the right of the globe.
2 EURO
CENT
LL
Description:
Globe showing Europe in relation to Africa and Asia. Six fine lines cross the design (interrupted by land masses), each ending with a star, representing the twelve stars of the European flag. The denomination appears to the right of the globe.
Edge
Description:
Smooth with a groove.
Smooth with a groove.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 R | 60,000 | Not Common |